President Danko had his 2023 State of the University address along with a celebration of the “Come To Believe” two-year college. Multimedia reporter Jack Francis speaks to President Danko on some key points of his speech.
AD Barry Collier Joins NCAA Men’s Selection Committee
Multimedia reporter James Andrews talks to Butler’s Athletic Director, Barry Collier, about his recent entry into the NCAA Men’s Selection Committee for March Madness.
Butler fans split on if Hinkle should sell alcohol
After Butler University announced last week that it hopes to sell alcohol at future games, the reaction from fans both on and off campus on social media has been mixed.
Athletic Department: Goetz third director to depart
The Butler athletics department has seen three of its associate athletic directors leave for other universities this school year. Beth Goetz, associate athletic director for administration, announced last week she would be taking a position with the University of Minnesota. Tom Crowley, former associate athletic director for internal operations, was named athletic director at Niagara…
Conference switch costs uncertain
Published Aug. 29, 2012 Butler University will incur increased costs as a result of the move to the Atlantic 10 Conference. However, administrators say they expect to make up the cost with increased revenue. “We didn’t ignore the costs, but at the end of the day, those are immaterial,” said Bruce Arick, vice president of…
Academics at forefront of move
Butler was attracted to the Atlantic 10 Conference for many reasons, but one of the biggest highlights was the potential effect on student-athletes’ overall academic experience. “Academics is always our focus and priority,” President Jim Danko said in an interview last week. “We figured out that despite the further travel, our athletes will be spending…
Butler swaps conferences early
The question still lingers as to why Butler University made the decision to move to the Atlantic 10 conference a year earlier than planned, regardless of whether it was for the best. President Jim Danko announced on May 2 that Butler was moving to the A-10 from the Horizon League. “We considered many aspects and…
Athletics revenue continues to increase
The Butler men’s basketball team recorded 117 victories in four seasons prior to the 2011-12 campaign.